Hey Fam! Welcome Back to THE NEW AFROLIT!

This week, a full circle moment, I had the pleasure of hosting Paakow Essandoh, Founder and CEO of MIZIZI Streetwear, a brand rooted in highlighting African countries and the Black diaspora at large. We had great dialogue and really just sought to answer the question: Does Mental Health Matter in the Immigrant Dream?  How do we live our dreams and STILL have an endorsement from our parents...Can we ever? 

We discussed:
-How to set boundaries for your own mental health, regardless of what family/loved ones say
-The importance for solid friendships
-Dating as a young entrepreneur
-Advice on how to stop overthinking and get it done!
Tell us your thoughts? How do you protect your mental health?

Forbes Article on MIZIZI + Paakow: https://www.forbes.com/sites/josephdeacetis/2019/01/18/meet-mizizi-how-one-twenty-four-year-old-ghanaian-american-is-inspiring-africans-to-stay-rooted/#1d86961922a0

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Paakow Essandoh:
www.instagram.com/paakowessandoh
https://www.twitter.com/PaakowEssandoh
www.mizizishop.com

Thank you to #listeningpartypresents and #canalstreetmarket for the space partnership!

S2E8: Knowledge is Power ft. Paakow Essandoh

Listen every week to Ekua (@Ekuapm) break down and examine all the experiences she goes through as a multifaceted black girl, spanning between New York City, Kenya and the World.

S2E8: Knowledge is Power ft. Paakow Essandoh

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